The people behind the platform

Over 40 years in petroleum logistics. After retiring from the US Marine Corps, spent 22 years at DLA Energy in senior facilities, policy and quality roles, including project-managing the Defense Fuel Support Point at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

18 years of senior leadership across shipping, truck fleet management, rail, port operations and maritime logistics in the energy, equipment and industrial sectors. Specialist in multimodal logistics solutions; corporate pedigree includes Maersk.

Merchant banker and investor with over 35 years' experience at Nomura, Lion Capital, Crosby Capital and Juniper Capital. Has led or participated in 150+ transactions aggregating over US$30 billion, across 19 countries.

Former Deputy Prosecutor General at the Namibian Ministry of Justice and former partner at Metcalfe Legal Practitioners. Now a partner at Du Pisani Legal Practitioners in Windhoek, Namibia.

An entrepreneur, founded Ark Point Advisors in 2012 and remains a principal investor for the last 14 years with interests spanning Hospitality, Venture Capital, Oil & Gas, and now Infrastructure.

Prior to this, he enjoyed an illustrious career in investment, corporate and wealth management banking with Barclays, ABN AMRO, Julius Baer and Merrill Lynch. He built strong client relationships across the Middle East and Europe with Family Offices and privately held Investment Houses, helping them finance their strategic acquisitions and the sale of their non-core assets.

His sector experience includes Ports, Banking, Energy and Infrastructure.

The founder and driving force behind The Atacama Group. Scott sets the vision and holds the relationships that open doors across the Middle East, southern Africa and the United States. Three decades in international distribution and supply chain management shape how TAG builds: patiently, with trust, and for the long term.

An entrepreneur, founded Ark Point Advisors in 2012 and remains a principal investor for the last 14 years with interests spanning Hospitality, Venture Capital, Oil & Gas, and now Infrastructure.

Prior to this, he enjoyed an illustrious career in investment, corporate and wealth management banking with Barclays, ABN AMRO, Julius Baer and Merrill Lynch. He built strong client relationships across the Middle East and Europe with Family Offices and privately held Investment Houses, helping them finance their strategic acquisitions and the sale of their non-core assets.

His sector experience includes Ports, Banking, Energy and Infrastructure.

Over 25 years developing port and infrastructure projects in Pakistan and internationally, including FOTCO, FAP, APL and PIBT. Economics & finance graduate of UMass Amherst; holds board positions across multiple listed and unlisted companies.

The founder and driving force behind The Atacama Group. Scott sets the vision and holds the relationships that open doors across the Middle East, southern Africa and the United States. Three decades in international distribution and supply chain management.

Over 40 years in petroleum logistics. After retiring from the US Marine Corps, spent 22 years at DLA Energy in senior facilities, policy and quality roles, including project-managing the Defense Fuel Support Point at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar.

18 years of senior leadership across shipping, truck fleet management, rail, port operations and maritime logistics in the energy, equipment and industrial sectors. Specialist in multimodal logistics solutions; corporate pedigree includes Maersk.

Merchant banker and investor with over 35 years' experience at Nomura, Lion Capital, Crosby Capital and Juniper Capital. Has led or participated in 150+ transactions aggregating over US$30 billion, across 19 countries.

Former Deputy Prosecutor General at the Namibian Ministry of Justice and former partner at Metcalfe Legal Practitioners. Now a partner at Du Pisani Legal Practitioners in Windhoek, Namibia.

An entrepreneur, founded Ark Point Advisors in 2012 and remains a principal investor for the last 14 years with interests spanning Hospitality, Venture Capital, Oil & Gas, and now Infrastructure.

Prior to this, he enjoyed an illustrious career in investment, corporate and wealth management banking with Barclays, ABN AMRO, Julius Baer and Merrill Lynch. He built strong client relationships across the Middle East and Europe with Family Offices and privately held Investment Houses, helping them finance their strategic acquisitions and the sale of their non-core assets.

His sector experience includes Ports, Banking, Energy and Infrastructure.

Over 25 years developing port and infrastructure projects in Pakistan and internationally, including FOTCO, FAP, APL and PIBT. Economics & finance graduate of UMass Amherst; holds board positions across multiple listed and unlisted companies.

Jan is an engineering consultant specialising in bulk fuel terminals, tank farms and firefighting systems. He has delivered projects for most of Namibia's major fuel operators, including Engen, Puma Energy, Total, Vivo Energy, Chevron and NAMCOR, as well as the aviation fuel depot at Hosea Kutako International Airport.

Provides Information Services to the company, alongside high-level executive support and operational stability so that leadership can focus on the big picture. At The Atacama Group he has grown under the mentorship of a leadership team that guides and inspires.

His goal is simple: to be a loyal, reliable anchor for the executives he supports, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. High-level support is built on trust, proactive problem-solving and a deep commitment to the team's collective success.

Manager of Corporate Relations at The Atacama Group Namibia, with over 10 years of proven success in stakeholder engagement across both the government and private sectors.

She has led high-performing teams, implemented strategic initiatives and built strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels. She holds a degree in General Management, which underpins her strategic approach to fostering collaboration, enhancing corporate visibility and driving organisational impact.